Because you like Solomon Northup in 12 Years a Slave

Leslie Burke is bold, courageous, and imaginative enough to create a world from scratch. See them in Bridge to Terabithia.

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

Freddie Freeman is a superhero aficionado with a dark sense of humor. See them in DC Extended Universe.

Audrey Horne may seem inquisitive and charming, but she can turn on a dime. See them in Twin Peaks.

Equal parts funny and neurotic, Cory Matthews has a warm and generous spirit. See them in Boy Meets World.

Britta Perry has never met a cause she couldn't passionately champion—at least for a little bit. See them in Community.

Lily Aldrin is a flaky but supportive kindergarten teacher and painter. See them in How I Met Your Mother.

An adventurous dreamer, George Bailey always winds up putting other people's dreams first. See them in It's A Wonderful Life.

Joey Potter is a low-key girl next door in love with her best friend. See them in Dawson's Creek.

Short on book smarts but long on compassion, this high school football player secretly has a soulful side. See them in Glee.

Phoebe Caulfield is a wise-beyond-her-years 10-year-old with an empathetic spirit. See them in The Catcher in the Rye.