Because you like Andy Dufresne in The Shawshank Redemption

Neil Perry is a brilliant student with an artist's soul. And he's desperate to unleash it. See them in Dead Poets Society.

Turanga Leela is the daughter of two mutants who live in the sewers below New York City. See them in Futurama.

David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.

Christine Daae has been secretely taking lessons from a phantom musician. It sounded less creepy in her head. See them in The Phantom of the Opera.

A free-spirited girl, Kim doesn't judge by appearances. See them in Edward Scissorhands.

The Kid doesn't talk. He just acts with determination. See them in Bastion.

Amy Farrah Fowler deserves sainthood for putting up with Sheldon Cooper. See them in The Big Bang Theory.

Donna Pinciotti is strong, independent, and empathetic. No one messes with her. See them in That '70s Show.

Galina Reznikov is the head chef of prison, cooking up meals as well as storms on anyone who dares to cross her; even the guards are terrified of her. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

There's erratic, and then there's Senor Chang. See them in Community.

A Wakandan spy, Nakia is capable, caring, and just the right amount of stubborn. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Gomez Addams fills his days with ghoulish and ghastly forms of recreation, enjoying life and all its pleasures to the fullest. See them in The Addams Family.