Thoughts From the Gilligan's Island Episode Slave Girl (1966)
Synopsis: Gilligan ( Bob Denver ) saves the live of a native woman ( Midori ) and, in accordance with her tribe's customs, she insists on becoming his slave. Gilligan is reluctant to be her master and soon finds his life in danger when members of her tribe arrive with the intention of winning her back by killing him. My Thoughts: I lost a lot of respect for the castaways when watching this episode. Instead of being offended by the idea of someone being someone else's slave, as any good American should be, it seemed like Gilligan was the only one who was opposed to the idea. They were even willing to buy her services from him. With the exception of maybe Mr. Howell ( Jim Backus ), it seemed out of character for them. The episode glosses over the fact the natives speak English . That seemed like something that would be a pretty big deal considering the other natives they've run into while on the island haven't. It is an indication that tribe has contact with the outside ...