Because you like Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.

Walter White's knowledge of chemistry allows him to cook astoundingly pure meth, leading to a rapid – albeit tumultuous – rise in the criminal drug world. See them in Breaking Bad.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

In his transformation from hardened convict to moral paragon, Jean Valjean is the kind of man we should all aspire to be. See them in Les Miserables.

It’s usually the good-looking, charismatic, play-by-their-own-rules types that get everyone into trouble, and Tyler Durden is Exhibit A. See them in Fight Club.

Adults call him troubled and kids call him crazy, but Donnie Darko is too busy following the instructions of a giant bunny rabbit to care. See them in Donnie Darko.

We defy you to find a man who's ever been cooler while simply saying his own name. See them in Casino Royale.

While Jay Gatsby doesn't necessarily like to attend his parties, he knows how to throw a world-class bash. See them in The Great Gatsby.

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.

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Alison DiLaurentis believes you're always better off with a really good lie. See them in Pretty Little Liars.