Because you like Celie Johnson in The Color Purple

Terence Fletcher is a brutal and unflinchingly strict music teacher hell-bent on whipping his students into shape. See them in Whiplash.

Lilo is an Elvis-loving, troublemaking, imaginative little girl. See them in Lilo & Stich.

Paulie Bleeker is shy, sweet, and super into orange tic-tacs. See them in Juno.

Chewbacca is a loyal co-pilot who won't hesitate to rip your arm off. See them in Star Wars Series.

A majestic ruler, Mufasa is respected throughout the animal kingdom. See them in The Lion King.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Daxter is half otter, half weasel, all snark. See them in Jak and Daxter.

The biggest nerd in high school, Bill Haverchuck is the biggest target for bullies. See them in Freaks and Geeks.

Gruff and efficient, Sam Fisher protects a nation that can never admit he exists. See them in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell.

Mako is carrying the world on his shoulders. See them in The Legend of Korra.

An all-business doc , Miranda Bailey dispenses tough love to the interns she trains. Emphasis on "tough." See them in Grey's Anatomy.

To cope with injustice, Connor finds meaning in his strict and unbreakable code of honor. See them in Assassin's Creed Series.