Underlying Thematic Elements
Sherwood Schwartz related that he drew inspiration (in part) for the archetypes for each of the characters from the "seven deadly sins" For example, Gilligan, who often was portrayed on the program as napping or otherwise goofing off, represented "Sloth." The Rest: the Millionaire ("Gluttony"), his Wife ("Greed"), the Professor ("Pride"), the Skipper ("Wrath"), Ginger ("Lust"), and Mary-Ann ("Envy").
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