Papa Timeline and Summary

At the beginning of Kaffir Boy Papa is arrested because his pass book isn't in order. He spends two months doing hard labor on a white farm.
Papa is laid off. Trying to find work, he's arrested and sent to Modderbee prison.
Papa opposes Mark's schooling.
When Mark is successful, Papa suggests that Mark is trying to be white. Papa consistently threatens to send Mark to learn how to be a Venda warrior.
Papa urges Mama to help him start brewing illicit liquor. They do, but stop eventually because the risks are too great.
Papa opposes Mark's schooling and interest in tennis.
When Mark leaves for America, Papa cries, demonstrating that he loves Mark after all and will miss him.