Because you like Sarah Braverman in Parenthood
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.
Motivated by a strong sense of curiosity, fleet-footed Lina Mayfleet is happiest when she's on the move. See them in The City of Ember.
From arguing for democracy in the Galactic Senate to pursuing a forbidden romance, Padme Amidala handles danger gracefully. See them in Star Wars Series.
You'll never get Alaska Young. And that's the whole point. See them in Looking for Alaska.
Southern belle Scarlett O'Hara is a heart-melter who has no problem looking after herself. See them in Gone with the Wind.
A great galactic bounty hunter, Samus Aran is not as good at expressing emotions. See them in Metroid.
Veronica Mars is a sarcastic private eye whose biggest mission is surviving high school. See them in Veronica Mars.
Thankfully, Jenna Hamilton has her sense of humor and friends to get her through the endless torture that is high school. See them in Awkward..
After becoming accepted into the group of popular girls, Tracy Freeland has turned from a sweet and reserved teenager into a monster. See them in thirteen.
Norma Bates may look like a harmless housewife, but don't let that fool you. See them in Bates Motel.
Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.