Because you like Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility

Nick Carraway is the perfect observer: always there for the events, but never too involved. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Never shy about sharing what she thinks, Beatrice loves to make smart remarks and keep men on their toes. See them in Much Ado About Nothing.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

As Marlena Rosenbluth is finding out, confidence in the limelight doesn't always translate to power at home. See them in Water for Elephants.

Donna Carmichael is a free-spirited single mom and gracefully aging hippie. See them in Mamma Mia!.

The seasoned detectives in River Heights have got nothing on amateur sleuth Nancy Drew. See them in Nancy Drew.

Maurice Moss is a dedicated IT guy who even talks like a computer. See them in The IT Crowd.

A daughter of a pair of superheroes, Hope van Dyne is scientist is brilliant and fearsome. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A devoted butler, Alfred Pennyworth is both a fiercely protective guardian and a lethal gunman. See them in Gotham.

Roman Roy is an entitled rich boy, but he's smarter than he seems. See them in Succession.

As high-strung as she is talented, Rachel Berry both marches and sings to the beat of her own drum. See them in Glee.

Taystee Jefferson is always down for a laugh and to help a friend out. See them in Orange Is The New Black.