Because you like Portia in The Merchant of Venice

Andy Dwyer might not be completely literate, but he makes up for it in spirit. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Rebecca Bunch struggles with decision making. So much so that she chases her high school boyfriend across the country to win him back. See them in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

A born psychopath, don't expect Michael Myers to understand the difference between right and wrong. See them in Halloween.

A Washington DC fixer, Olivia Pope can make roadblocks disappear with a single phone call. "It's handled" is her life motto. See them in Scandal.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Belle is an adventurous, intelligent fairy tale maiden who strives to see the best in everyone. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Ex-adviser to the king and most powerful sorceress, Yennefer is determined to be even stronger to attain her freedom in a war-torn world. See them in The Witcher.

Susanna Kaysen is an aspiring writer, despairing young woman who struggles with suicidal thoughts. See them in Girl, Interrupted.

Irene Adler has to use both her brains and her body to survive. Luckily, she's usually the most brilliant person in the room. See them in Sherlock.

Rose Tyler may have not done too well in school, but she's certainly holding her own in space. See them in Doctor Who.

Cinderella will sacrifice herself to keep her family's memory alive. See them in Cinderella (Live Action).

The destroyer, Drax lives for one thing and one thing only: revenge. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.