Because you like Mrs. Whatsit in A Wrinkle in Time

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

In constant agony, Ava Starr will do anything to give up the superpowers that are slowly killing her. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Ted Logan wants to party on, but if doesn't get an A+ on his history presentation, he'll flunk out and be sent to a military school in Alaska. See them in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure.

Anya Jenkins has a real harsh bark to go with her demonic bite. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Tempestuous and talented, Claire Randall is a woman with a passionate heart and a quick mind. See them in Outlander.

Born into luxury, Sybil Crawley wants to find real purpose and meaning in her privileged life. See them in Downton Abbey.

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

The party never really ends with Penny Lane, a rock-worshipping groupie who is refreshingly self-aware and free-spirited. See them in Almost Famous.

Vanellope von Schweetz is princess of the Sugar Rush game who could care less about being royal. See them in Wreck it Ralph.

Faith has a chip on her shoulder and a stake in her hand to slay vampires in her town. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Jenny Flint is a devoted wife and daring crime fighter, which is pretty unconventional for a Victorian maid. See them in Doctor Who.

Emma Frost's superpower: transforming her body into an unbreakable diamond. See them in X-Men Series.