Because you like Edmond Dantes in The Count of Monte Cristo

Homer Simpson is a beer-loving disaster in charge of nuclear safety in Springfield. Everybody run! See them in The Simpsons.

A formerly timid caterpillar, Kurt Hummel is transforming into a glamorous, confident butterfly. See them in Glee.

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

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.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

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.

Nemo is a small fish in a vast ocean, but he dreams of seeing it all. See them in Finding Nemo.

Peppy and optimistic, Joy is totally lost when it comes to dealing with Sadness. See them in Inside Out.

Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.

Tina Belcher is on the cusp of puberty, and she has no shame when it comes to boys, butts, and brassieres. See them in Bob's Burgers.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.