Because you like Natasha Rostova in War and Peace

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

Much more than just "Coach Taylor's wife," Tami Taylor is making herself known in town as a caring, persistent guidance counselor. See them in Friday Night Lights (TV).

A smart, spunky, and incredibly skilled gamer, Art3mis has a revolutionary spirit. See them in Ready Player One.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

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.

Formerly a "sweater-set-wearing, mojito-drinking sorority girl", Paige Collins is now a successful sculptor with slight memory loss. See them in The Vow.

Marge Gunderson embodies the very best of the American Midwest. She's kind, friendly, and fiercely honest. See them in Fargo.

Shawn Hunter may be a bit of a rebellious bad boy, but he has a heart that's pure gold. See them in Boy Meets World.

Drusilla's hobbies include dolls, music, and killing people. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

If this slick ad man doesn't like the conversation, he changes it—while drinking and smoking. See them in Mad Men.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Elizabeth Bennet doesn't suffer fools or prideful men. See them in Pride & Prejudice.