Because you like Dean Moriarty in On the Road

Bella Swan thinks of it as her job to help her parents and protect her friends, even though it often ends up the other way around. See them in Twilight.

This metal-bending mutant may be misaligned with the genetically normal people of the world, but Magneto's got class for days. See them in X-Men Series.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.

Faced with inequality, Gale Hawthorne has a rebellious spirit that only grows. See them in The Hunger Games .

Jacob Black is the boy next door who's also the wolf next door. See them in Twilight.

An outgoing and quirky optimist, Louisa Clark has a zest for life. See them in Me Before You.

Think you grew up fast? At 12, Mathilda is an aspiring assassin eager to avenge her family's murder. See them in Leon: The Professional.

Strong-willed Norah Silverberg isn't willing to be the goody bag at anyone's pity party. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.

A ruthless militant, Raza will do anything to take down Tony Stark. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Charismatic, sociopathic, and dramatic, Charlie Bronson wants nothing more than to be famous. See them in Bronson.

His elfin self-confidence can border on pretension, but Legolas Greenleaf is a fearsome fighter and a loyal friend. See them in The Lord of the Rings.