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Dante Alighieri is a crusader fighting his way to absolution. See them in Dante's Inferno.
Red doesn't like to explain herself. She wants her work to do the talking. See them in Transistor.
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 self-proclaimed diva, Mercedes Jones is on the hunt for a stage worthy of her talents. See them in Glee.
Catwoman might be slightly unhinged, but you can't say this feline villainess isn't confident. See them in DC Extended Universe.
Intelligent and confident, Maeve Wiley grew up alone and has no problem hitting you in the crotch if you disrespect her. See them in Sex Education.
After having his mind altered after a bad breakup, Joel Barish is not convinced that ignorance is bliss. See them in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Aslan represents everything good and just, he's just not super reliable. See them in The Chronicles of Narnia.
Dallas Winston is headed down a dangerous, criminal road. See them in The Outsiders.
Jasmine dreams of something more than palace life, and she's not afraid to go get it. See them in Aladdin.