Because you like John Locke in Lost

Aimee Finecky has big dreams, but she's too busy taking care of everyone else's desires. See them in The Spectacular Now.

Gordie Lachance never had any friends later on like the ones he had when I was twelve. See them in Stand By Me.

After surviving consecutive fights-to-the-death (damn you, President Snow!), Katniss Everdeen is thrust to the front lines of a real war. See them in The Hunger Games .

When push comes to shove, the usually overly cautious Luigi has the heart of a hero. See them in Super Mario Bros..

Bree Van De Kamp likes her whiskey's neat, her napkins pressed, and her guns loaded. See them in Desperate Housewives.

Severus Snape is a misanthropic potions teacher with a vindictive streak. See them in Harry Potter Series.

Larger than life and wealthy beyond measure, Willy Wonka is more than a titan in the sweets industry; he is an arbiter of taste. See them in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Winnie the Pooh is a chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff. See them in Winnie the Pooh.

Glenn Rhee somehow never loses his enthusiastic spirit – even in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. See them in The Walking Dead.

Remy Hadley is a closed book—a cynical, super-smart closed book. See them in House M.D..

Marlin navigates through shark-infested waters, angry anglerfish, a jellyfish bloom and hungry whales to search for his son. See them in Finding Nemo.

There's magic behind Tara Maclay's quiet façade. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.