The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, writing homework help: Describe some of the models for families that appear in the novel

Describe some of the models for families that appear in the novel. What is the importance of family structures? What is their place in society? Do Huck and Jim constitute a family? What about Huck and Tom? When does society intervene in the family?  What overall comment or comments does Twain make about family and society?