Because you like Merry Brandybuck in The Lord of the Rings

The star of every school production since kindergarten and the most popular girl of East High, Sharpay Evans usually gets her way. See them in High School Musical.

A tough tomboy with a protective streak, Maximum Ride is a human-bird hybrid. See them in Maximum Ride.

Kiara Carrera is a hippie socialist who likes sea turtles more than people. See them in Outer Banks.

Holden Caulfield is convinced that the whole adult world is full of phonies. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.

When Andrew Neiman is not in classes during the day, he's rehearsing his drums until his hands bleed at night. See them in Whiplash.

The personification of America is all about superheroes, hamburgers, and spreading democracy and justice. See them in Axis Powers Hetalia.

Michonne 's light on conversation and deadly with a blade. See them in The Walking Dead.

Jenna Rink is physically 30 but emotionally 13. She has a better excuse than most. See them in 13 Going on 30.

Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Faith balances her adventurous thrill-seeking attitude with a righteous passion for justice. See them in Mirror's Edge.

Light Yagami has a plan to make a better world, and morals won't stop him. See them in Death Note.

Pro tip: the psych ward is not the best place to find a mentor like Lisa Rowe. See them in Girl, Interrupted.