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It should be pointed out that the protagonist is not always the hero of the story, as implied in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' games. They may commit a crime of some sort, but he/she is still considered the lead character, and is known to help out his/her allies or close associates. | It should be pointed out that the protagonist is not always the hero of the story, as implied in the ''[[Grand Theft Auto]]'' games. They may commit a crime of some sort, but he/she is still considered the lead character, and is known to help out his/her allies or close associates. | ||
The opposite of a protagonist is an ''antagonist'', which is the main person working against the protagonist. Again, this can be a villain or a hero, though usually a villain. | The opposite of a protagonist is an ''antagonist'', which is the main person working against the protagonist. Again, this can be a villain or a hero, though usually a villain. The main antagonists of the Grand Theft Auto games are usually introduced early in the story and are usually see, heard, or mentioned through the game, moving against the protagonist's plans or goals, until they are finally confronted by the protagonist at the end of the game. | ||
The Protagonists in the last 4 main consule games and 2 portable games (excluding Chinatown Wars) all shared similiar qualities. Claude, Tommy, Carl, Toni, Victor, and Niko were all fresh into town, either after a long absence (like Carl and Toni), or just coming to the town (like Claude, Tommy, and Niko). They usually start with nothing, with minimal or no influence and reputation, having to do odd jobs around before moving up the social and ecomonical ladder. They eventually start doing real jobs and cutting real deals as their prominence, respect, and reputation begins to grow, until they end the game on top of the town, or at least with some powerful business or powerful friends. | The Protagonists in the last 4 main consule games and 2 portable games (excluding Chinatown Wars) all shared similiar qualities. Claude, Tommy, Carl, Toni, Victor, and Niko were all fresh into town, either after a long absence (like Carl and Toni), or just coming to the town (like Claude, Tommy, and Niko). They usually start with nothing, with minimal or no influence and reputation, having to do odd jobs around before moving up the social and ecomonical ladder. They eventually start doing real jobs and cutting real deals as their prominence, respect, and reputation begins to grow, until they end the game on top of the town, or at least with some powerful business or powerful friends. | ||
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A protagonist is the main character of a story. In gaming, the protagonist is the playable character. Some games give you a choice of protagonists, and this can either just change the character or alter which story path is followed.
Traditionally, a protagonist is the main figure of a piece of literature or drama and has the main part or role. Alternatively, the phrase denotes a primary advocate of or proponent for a cause or movement. The main character can be a hero or a villain in a story - it is just the character with the lead role. In literature, the protagonist is characterized by his/her ability to change or evolve.
It should be pointed out that the protagonist is not always the hero of the story, as implied in the Grand Theft Auto games. They may commit a crime of some sort, but he/she is still considered the lead character, and is known to help out his/her allies or close associates.
The opposite of a protagonist is an antagonist, which is the main person working against the protagonist. Again, this can be a villain or a hero, though usually a villain. The main antagonists of the Grand Theft Auto games are usually introduced early in the story and are usually see, heard, or mentioned through the game, moving against the protagonist's plans or goals, until they are finally confronted by the protagonist at the end of the game.
The Protagonists in the last 4 main consule games and 2 portable games (excluding Chinatown Wars) all shared similiar qualities. Claude, Tommy, Carl, Toni, Victor, and Niko were all fresh into town, either after a long absence (like Carl and Toni), or just coming to the town (like Claude, Tommy, and Niko). They usually start with nothing, with minimal or no influence and reputation, having to do odd jobs around before moving up the social and ecomonical ladder. They eventually start doing real jobs and cutting real deals as their prominence, respect, and reputation begins to grow, until they end the game on top of the town, or at least with some powerful business or powerful friends.