Because you like Latika in Slumdog Millionaire

Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

If the awesome Andie Walsh is from the wrong side of the tracks, we don't want to be right. See them in Pretty in Pink.

Aimee Finecky has big dreams, but she's too busy taking care of everyone else's desires. See them in The Spectacular Now.

A crooked cop, Harvey Bullock is the product of a not-so-just criminal justice system. See them in Gotham.

Sharply perceptive and stubbornly principled, Jane Eyre might not have a very loud voice, but she knows when and how to use it. See them in Jane Eyre.

There are men who embrace destiny and do not show their fear. These are the ones that change the world forever. See them in Dragon Age Series.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.

Don't underestimate Maggie Greene. She's a farm girl with a mission. See them in The Walking Dead.