Because you like Celie Johnson in The Color Purple

There's more to this sweet, caring landlady than meets the eye. See them in Sherlock.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

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

Eleanor puts up a tough front, even when everyone else tries to tear her down. See them in Eleanor and Park .

This is not a democracy. According to Torrance Shipman, it's a "cheerocracy." See them in Bring It On.

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

If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

Nicky Nichols just wants to settle down with a nice girl, but being in prison is making that a little difficult. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

A doting grandfather, Edwin Hoover also has a heroin addiction and a penchant for swearing. See them in Little Miss Sunshine.

Few can match this dwarf when it comes to self-confidence. Gimli is as eager for a good time as he is for a fight. See them in The Lord of the Rings.

You don't teach a class called "How To Get Away With Murder" without knowing a thing or two about getting away with things. See them in How to Get Away with Murder.