Because you like Thomas Lefroy in Becoming Jane
Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.
A bookish know-it-all with a bossy streak, Hermione Granger always stands up for what she believes in. See them in Harry Potter Series.
Taking down villains, standing up to sexism, and pulling off a bright-red lipstick are all in a day's work for Agent Peggy Carter. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Howl puts the "tortured" in tortured artist. He just wants to be recognized for his work, but no one wants to trust a boy that sorta looks like a bird. See them in Howl's Moving Castle.
Castiel might be an immortal angel, but the human world is still more than a little confusing. See them in Supernatural.
Michonne 's light on conversation and deadly with a blade. See them in The Walking Dead.
L is enigmatic, child-like, and one of the smartest people in the world. See them in Death Note.
It doesn't matter how noble or brave he is. Jon Snow is a bastard, and people don't let him forget it. See them in Game of Thrones.
If you need her, Lisa Simpson will be in her room with her saxophone and a good book. See them in The Simpsons.
Veronica Sawyer thinks that if you were happy every day of your life you wouldn't be a human being, you'd be a game-show host. See them in Heathers.
Everyone Barney Stinson knows is getting married or pregnant. But he's just getting more awesome. See them in How I Met Your Mother.