Because you like Jules Van Patten in St. Elmo's Fire

Effy Stonem is cool and collected with a wry smile on her face and a cigarette between her lips. See them in Skins.

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

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Don't let Princess Peach's sweet, gentle nature fool you. Princess Peach can put up a good fight. See them in Super Mario Bros..

High school is Hell, so Allison Reynolds spends her time giving herself tattoos with ballpoint pens and shaking dandruff out of her hair. See them in The Breakfast Club.

Leslie Knope can accomplish anything, literally anything, with a little grit and help from her office. See them in Parks and Recreation.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

John Bender's interests include marijuana, fighting, and breaking the rules. See them in The Breakfast Club.

There's never a dull moment when this mischievous high-schooler gets up to his hijinks. Save Ferris! See them in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.

While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.