Because you like Grendel's Mother in Beowulf

Raphael is a short-fused hothead who loves a good fight and some tasty pizza. See them in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

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

Ethan Hunt's mission, should he chose to accept it, is to save the world from impossible threats. See them in Mission: Impossible.

Bucky Barnes used to be a good-hearted American soldier. Now he's the cold-hearted Winter Soldier. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

A cocky surgeon, Stephen Strange is learning that magic is more real than he could ever imagine. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

This beautiful aesthete wins the hearts of both ladies and men. But Dorian Gray also happens to have his soul sealed in a painting. See them in Dorian Gray.

Good fashion? Check. Snarky quips? Check. Supernatural evil-fighting powers? Also check. See them in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

They say Babydoll has lost her mind. But why does it seem like she's the only sane one in her institution? See them in Sucker Punch.

Liv Moore is a sarcastic high-achiever turned morally conflicted zombie. See them in iZombie.

When it comes to dancing and life, nobody puts Frances Houseman in the corner. See them in Dirty Dancing.

April Ludgate doesn't like sunshine. She's more of a blood and guts kinda girl. See them in Parks and Recreation.

Nadine Franklin likes to wallow in her misery almost as much as she likes to torment her mother. See them in The Edge of Seventeen.