Because you like Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility

Columbus can't trust anyone. The first girl he let into his life tried to eat him. See them in Zombieland .

Cosette is an idealistic woman whose innocence stands in contrast to her harsh childhood. See them in Les Miserables.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Xander Harris' life motto: laugh in the face of danger and then hide until it goes away. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Darcy Lewis is a razor-sharp scientist studying things that science can't explain. See them in Thor.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

Protecting Earth from mystical threats and training new members, Ancient One has her hands full with her latest recruit Stephen Strange. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Calling Alicia Florrick a "good wife" is damning this smart, capable, thoughtful woman with too-faint praise. See them in The Good Wife.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.