Because you like Sethe in Beloved

Her unhappy childhood has left her unsure of the existence of happy endings. Mary Jane Watson hides her pain beneath a joke and a smile. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A gentle alchemist who is soul-bound to a giant suit of armor, Alphonse Elric is growing into the responsibility handed to him. See them in Fullmetal Alchemist.

A consummate schemer with a knack for solving mysteries, Shawn Spencer has trouble taking anything seriously. See them in Psych.

Squidward Tentacles is a pretentious clarinet player in search of peace and quiet. See them in SpongeBob SquarePants.

Dustin Henderson doesn't let the bullies get to him. He's secure in who he is and that his friends have his back. See them in Stranger Things.

Stoic, cynical, and independent, Homura Akemi is an alluring enigma. See them in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

A laid-back wanderer, Ginko has an empathetic, open-minded worldview. See them in Mushishi.

Marge Simpson is a mostly happy housewife and subscriber to Sponge and Vacuum Magazine. See them in The Simpsons.

Despite being at the bottom of the social hierarchy in school, Eric Effiong is an upbeat student who loves makeup and fashion. See them in Sex Education.

Veronica Lodge is a quintessential mean girl trying to make a better life, and a better self. See them in Riverdale.

Facing off-the-charts murder, drugs, and teenage heartbreak in Riverdale, Betty Cooper pursues justice with help from her friends. See them in Riverdale.

Strong-willed Norah Silverberg isn't willing to be the goody bag at anyone's pity party. See them in Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist.