Because you like Grendel's Mother in Beowulf

Phil Coulson is a deadly field agent with the demeanor of a friendly dad. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Thor is Asgardian nobility who is tickled by how us earthlings live. See them in Marvel Cinematic Universe.

If Jack Torrance is one of his moods, you'll be the unlucky victim of the most bone-chilling, sinister yellers around. Bring your own axe. See them in The Shining.

Napoleon Dynamite loves tater tots, mythical beasts, and reveling in his awkwardness. See them in Napoleon Dynamite.

Ace pilot Asuka Langley Soryu is confident, haughty, and a little less grown-up than she pretends to be. See them in Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Daria Morgendorffer is so defensive that she actively works to make people dislike her so that she don't feel bad when they do. See them in Daria.

Juno MacGuff is hoping sarcasm will get her through the stress of teenage life. And also, teenage pregnancy. See them in Juno.

Effy Stonem is cool and collected with a wry smile on her face and a cigarette between her lips. See them in Skins.

Fiery, intelligent, and opinionated, Jo March rebels against the restrictions of her era. See them in Little Women.

Buttercup is a farm girl turned princess who'd do anything to have her old life back. See them in The Princess Bride.

An outgoing and quirky optimist, Louisa Clark has a zest for life. See them in Me Before You.

Fiona Gallagher wants to be able to give her siblings everything that they deserve because her parents aren't going to do it. See them in Shameless.