Because you like Natasha Rostova in War and Peace

A contemptuous aristocrat, Violet Crawley is unafraid to exert her authority and voice her opinions, no matter how harsh they are. See them in Downton Abbey.

Although she's only six, Hushpuppy is a tough girl ready to stand up to terrifying, pre-historic beasts after the storm. See them in Beasts of the Southern Wild.

A singing nanny, Mary Poppins is practically perfect in every way. See them in Mary Poppins.

Roxie Hart can shoot for the stars even from behind bars. See them in Chicago.

Liesel Meminger is trying to ease the suffering of those around her, German and Jew alike. See them in The Book Thief.

The brilliant and well-adjusted Ender Wiggin is being groomed for the next generation of military leaders to fight alien invaders. See them in Ender's Game.

Susan Caraway joyfully dances to the beat of her own drum. See them in Stargirl .

Nothing inspires dread like the mysterious, masked Man in Black. But what's he hiding? See them in The Princess Bride.

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

Years of being a social outcast have taken a toll, but Elphaba is willing to be wicked if it means she can do good. See them in Wicked .

There are certain souls the surprisingly sensitive Death would rather not reap. See them in The Book Thief.

Dimitri Belikov is a stoic vampire guardian who has the reserve, focus, and discipline of a soldier. See them in Vampire Academy .