Because you like Oscar Jarjayes in Rose of Versailles

Dutiful, composed, and aloof, Sun Bak is the fighting force behind her team of eight "sensates" who are telepathically linked. See them in Sense8.

Taystee Jefferson is always down for a laugh and to help a friend out. See them in Orange Is The New Black.

In charge of stocking the office's supply of cigarettes and liquor, Joan Holloway could run the whole company if they would let her. See them in Mad Men.

Tonya Harding has been shoved around her whole life. She just wants to feel free. See them in I Tonya.

Can you be reckless and still be in control? Neil McCormick hopes so. See them in Mysterious Skin.

Squidward Tentacles is a pretentious clarinet player in search of peace and quiet. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

A good-natured and academically minded superhero, Dan Dreiberg can still get his hands dirty in a fight. See them in Watchmen.

Emma Woodhouse knows what's best for everyone else. Just don't try to tell her what to do. See them in Emma.

Ahsoka Tano hopes to be a very powerful and knowledgeable Jedi one day. See them in The Clone Wars.

Green skin, pointy hat, evil cackle—this villain has it all! See them in The Wizard of Oz.

Romantic, tortured, and at times cruel, Heathcliff is an intense man. See them in Wuthering Heights.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.