Because you like Celie Johnson in The Color Purple

With an undeniable sense of adventure, Huck Finn is an expert at getting into and, more importantly, out of sticky situations. See them in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

The self-proclaimed "only guilty man in Shawshank prison" has wisdom to share, such as the best way to smuggle a Rita Hayworth poster into a Maine prison. See them in The Shawshank Redemption.

Ilana Wexler is rarely found without a joint. When she's not absolutely blazed, she is a below average employee and an incredible best friend. See them in Broad City.

John Yossarian is trapped in irony as he must be insane to leave the war but if he does try to leave, he'll be deemed sane and will be forced to stay, See them in Catch-22.

Kumar Patel is always high, always hungry for sliders. See them in Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle.

She got locked up so her husband could make it big, but now Cookie Lyon is coming for what's hers. See them in Empire.

Sydney Bristow is a kick-ass double agent on a mission for revenge. See them in Alias.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

Though he has a brilliant mind for mathematics, Christopher has a much harder time processing the rest of the world. See them in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

CIA operative Carrie Mathison is on a self-assigned mission to follow a lead, whether it be the truth or just her delusions playing tricks. See them in Homeland.