Because you like Eleanor in Eleanor and Park

Celie Johnson says she's poor, black, and may even be ugly. But dear God she's here. See them in The Color Purple.

Offred wisely keeps her head down even as she hopes for more. Unfortunately, hope is dangerous in Gilead. See them in The Handmaid's Tale.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.

Intelligent Adele is soft spoken yet brimming with emotion. See them in Blue is the Warmest Color.

While Fantine's gentleness has led others to take advantage of her, it ultimately forces her to become stronger. See them in Les Miserables.

A responsible kid, Hugo Cabret is still capable of flights of fancy. See them in Hugo.

Whether he's fighting or flirting, Jace Wayland is all swagger. See them in City of Bones.

Charlie Kelmeckis is a wallflower who's starting to blossom into something more. See them in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Curiosity and compassion aren't always to Jonas' advantage. See them in The Giver.

Kathy is a natural caretaker who strives to find hope in even the darkest of times. See them in Never Let Me Go.

Beneath Lena Duchannes' prickly exterior lurks a sensitive, compassionate soul. See them in Beautiful Creatures.

Bridget Jones is a wanton sex goddess, struggling 30-something, and semi-hot mess. See them in Bridget Jones's Diary.