Because you like Teddy Duchamp in Stand By Me

The only thing standing between Rocky Balboa and glory is the person facing him in the boxing ring. See them in Rocky Series.

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

Daisy Buchanan is beautiful and rich, and seems to have it all. But beneath the glitter and the glam, things are more complicated for her. See them in The Great Gatsby.

Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .

Always headed towards adventure, Goku is frequently with a band of loyal companions at his side. See them in Dragon Ball.

Ramona Flowers is a delivery girl who's been through her fair share of bad breakups. Super-bad breakups! See them in Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.

Smart, sarcastic, and loyal, Stiles Stilinski doesn't just want to be the sidekick in someone else's life. See them in Teen Wolf.

Belle has ready every storybook in town, and she's slowly realizing that life is no fairytale. See them in Beauty and the Beast.

Although Jareth seems like he's just a harmless romantic, his powers make him a formidable foe. See them in Labyrinth.

With a brilliant mind, an insane level of confidence, and a penchant for drunken dancing, Cristina Yang is a force to be reckoned with. See them in Grey's Anatomy.

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