Mothers, Families and Slavery in Uncle Tom's Cabin. This paper discusses how Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin shows how slavery affects mothers and families in different ways. More than anything else, the system of slavery inflicted the tragedy of forcible separation on family members, especially mothers from children. And yet, within this tragedy, there were instances of luck and redemption, as some victims proved to be survivors. 5 pgs. 7 f/c. 2b. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 2 source(s) listed Filename: 2362 Uncle Tom's Cabin.doc Price: 44.75