Question

why was there a tinge of sadness in author's mind ?​

Answer 1

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He said that “instead of being jubilant” there was a tinge of sadness, because he had already done the 'ultimate' in climbing and there would be nothing higher to climb as all roads hereafter would lead down. By climbing the summit of Everest, the author was overwhelmed by a deep sense of joy and thankfulness.

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Answer 2

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Answer: He said that “instead of being jubilant” there was a tinge of sadness, because he had already done the 'ultimate' in climbing and there would be nothing higher to climb as all roads hereafter would lead down.