Because you like Natasha Rostova in War and Peace

A girl who grew up on stories, Meggie Folchart is as loyal and intrepid as one of her fictional heroines. See them in Inkheart.

A literal fallen star, Yvaine is temperamental, sarcastic, and a bit on edge. See them in Stardust.

Although life in a post-apocalyptic world is far from easy, Julie Grigio maintains her sense of humor. See them in Warm Bodies.

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

Max Fischer is the President of every club who's fighting to save Latin at his school and kiss his teacher. See them in Rushmore.

Though she can seamlessly flit between glamorous identities, Sydney Prosser is more vulnerable than she pretends to be. See them in American Hustle.

On the outside, Gwen seems meek and calm. But she has an inner core of steel. See them in Merlin.

Christine Palmer is a great surgeon and an even better friend. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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.

Sophisticated and aloof, Darcy couldn’t care less about marriage, despite women throwing themselves upon him with wishes of matrimony. See them in Pride & Prejudice.

Relentlessly cheerful and optimistic, Erin Hannon is an office receptionist. See them in The Office.