Because you like Alex Dunphy in Modern Family

Toph is a tenacious earthbender full of spirit and spunk and hates when people try to baby her because she's blind. See them in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

The Little Prince is a childlike wonder personified in a tiny package. See them in The Little Prince.

There are a lot of rules in their society for women like Emily Dickinson. But Emily is a rule-breaker. See them in Dickinson.

Rue Bennett has been overprescribed and under-supervised her entire life. See them in Euphoria.

Applejack's practicality complements her caring nature. She is the loyalest of friends and the most dependable of ponies. See them in My Little Pony.

Anna Karenina doesn't want to be a respectable woman any more. She thinks respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be. See them in Anna Karenina.

Susie Salmon has a big heart, even though it's not beating anymore. See them in The Lovely Bones.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Suzy Bishop is only 12, but her withering stare and withdrawn personality are enough to make anyone wilt. See them in Moonrise Kingdom.

Bucky Barnes used to be a good-hearted American soldier. Now he's the cold-hearted Winter Soldier. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.