Would the uncle in "The Stayer" have been happier if he had left Cuba? Explain

The uncle wouldn't have been happier if he left Cuba with the family because he had a strong bond with the community he grew in. His act in staying back at Cuba revealed the loyalty he has to his community. One who has such strong bond with his community like uncle Chicho will not really find a happier place to stay and find fulfillment.

Explanation:

"The Stayer" is a poem by a poet and novelist, Virgil Suarez.

The poem reveals the uncle's bravery and determination despite everyone's appeal for him to leave Cuba. Even though his home looked ordinary and poor, yet he saw it as the most pretty place to stay and he never wanted to leave. The poem tend to reveal the special bond that exists between someone and others.

The poet uses alliterations, similes and personication to convey the message.

the present continuous is a verb tense which is mainly used to indicates that an action is in progress at the moment of speaking.  

it is formed using: person + verb to be (am/is/are) +verb + - ing form  

example: i am studying at this moment .

in addition, the present continuous is also used in order to express things that will or will not happen in the near future.

example: i am having dinner with some friends tonight.

the speaker sometimes   uses it   to express that an action is repeated and it causes irritation on the part of the speaker

example: my sister is constantly complaining about everything.