Because you like Clark Kent in Smallville

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.

An ambitious man of science, Norman Osborn has become green with envy over Spider-Man's powers. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Abbi Abrams is the ultimate wingwoman because she wants nothing more than to have a good time for its own sake. See them in Broad City.

Elaine Benes is a tough New Yorker who can hang with the guys, and date the ones who are "sponge-worthy." See them in Seinfeld.

Beth March is the glue that holds her family together. See them in Little Women.

Lying is the most fun a girl like Alice can have without taking her clothes off. See them in Closer.

The only constant in Night Vale is Cecil's hypnotic voice. See them in Welcome to Night Vale.

Gretchen Wieners is the gossip queen in her clique. See them in Mean Girls.

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.

Resourceful and pragmatic, Selina Kyle always keeps in mind her number one priority: herself. See them in Gotham.

A grumpy tourist trap owner, Grunkle Stan has a few deep secrets. See them in Gravity Falls.

John Locke is an eerily calm, confident believer in the magic of the island that gave him his legs back. See them in Lost.