Because you like Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate

An inquisitive archaeologist, Professor Hershel Layton knows a gentleman leaves no puzzle unsolved. See them in Professor Layton.

He might look like a pretty boy, but resourceful Leon Scott Kennedy is the man to have at your side during a crisis. See them in Resident Evil Series.

Not only could Hellboy avenge your death, he'd also have a sense of humor about it and not let it ruin the rest of his night. See them in Hellboy.

With an A.I. as loyal and witty as Cortana, who needs humans? See them in Halo.

Ultron is security software turned evil mastermind. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Dolores Umbridge keeps her villainy hidden (albeit poorly) behind a sheen of sugary pink politeness. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Janet Weiss is just like any other girl trapped in a bizarre burlesque-show castle. See them in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Milhouse Van Houten is happy to be second banana. See them in The Simpsons.

Finn pulled off the impossible: he quit life as a Stormtrooper. Unfortunately, life only got more complicated after that. See them in Star Wars Series.

Don't worry about this forensic scientist offing you unless you're a serial killer yourself. (You're not, right? Just checking.) See them in Dexter.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

The biggest lesson from this inspiring teacher? Carpe diem. See them in Dead Poets Society.