When you’re reading a classic work of literature, do you find yourself thinking things like, “Would I like this character in real life?" You know there is supposed to be a deeper meaning in the book, but you would rather ponder, "What kind of music would ____ listen to?”

That last question is essential—music says a lot about who you are and what your concerns are in life. So in an effort to, umm, better understand the great characters of literature, these are our best guesses for what would be the favorite songs of everyone from Hamlet to Jay Gatsby. If they had a computer. And were real.

Sparkler thelionking has some creative ideas about how to pass time while you're waiting for your life to start (aka when you finally get your license.) Enjoy! —SparkNotes Editors

Ah, summer.  That wondrous time of year when the birds are singing, school is out, and everybody has their freakin’ driver’s license but you.

You are still languishing in the passenger seat of mom’s Volvo, which, contrary to Stephenie Meyer’s beliefs, is not sexy or cool in any way. But the lameness of the station wagon isn’t the worst part. The worst part of not being able to drive is waiting.