Because you like Barbossa in Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

Brian Robeson is a true survivor through and through. See them in Hatchet.

Barry Egan has too many anger issues to list here. See them in Punch Drunk Love.

Teddy Sanders loves his frat brothers so much he might never leave school. See them in Neighbors.

Though the weight of a secret robs her of her voice, Melinda is nevertheless artistic, intelligent, and empathetic. See them in Speak .

Summer Roberts is privileged and preppy but also surprisingly open-minded and fiercely loyal. See them in The O.C..

Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

Smart but insecure, Tally Youngblood is torn between what she wants and what her society demands. See them in Uglies.

Lux Lisbon's flirtatious manner attracts a lot of male attention. She relishes the power that her sexuality grants her. See them in The Virgin Suicides.

Winston Bishop is sweet, thoughtful, and a little oblivious. And above, he's a loyal friend. See them in New Girl.

The only defense Earth has against alien invaders are giant robots in the hands of pilots like Kaworu. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.