The gender of the latest protagonist in the series (the GTA Online Protagonist) is chosen by the player however, both genders are treated as canon to the storyline with unique dialogue for both genders. In total, the Grand Theft Auto series features 49 male protagonists and 7 female protagonists to date. Grand Theft Auto protagonists can therefore be considered antiheroes. Grand Theft Auto protagonists frequently commit crimes and lack other heroic traits such as morality, though they are still considered the main character in the story. It should be pointed out that the protagonist is not always the hero of the story, as implied in the Grand Theft Auto games. In literature, the protagonist is characterized by his/her ability to change or evolve. The main character can be a hero or a villain in a story - it is just the character with the lead role. Alternatively, the phrase denotes a primary advocate or proponent for a cause or movement. Traditionally, a protagonist is the main figure of a piece of literature or drama and has the main part or role. 5.2.6 Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories.5.2.5 Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories.5.1.2 Grand Theft Auto: London Expansion Packs.
