Which statement best describes the author’s viewpoint of Hillary in this excerpt?

Responses

He feels that Hillary was mistaken in his account and did not tell the whole truth.
He feels that Hillary was mistaken in his account and did not tell the whole truth.

He sees Hillary as a national hero and treasure, emphasizing that he was proud to climb with Hillary.

He sees Hillary as a national hero and treasure, emphasizing that he was proud to climb with Hillary.,

He sees Hillary as an inferior climber and is trying to destroy his reputation with this account.

He sees Hillary as an inferior climber and is trying to destroy his reputation with this account.,

He views Hillary as a liar and is using this story to shed light on the inconvenient truth.

The author’s viewpoint of Hillary in this excerpt is that he sees Hillary as a national hero and treasure, emphasizing that he was proud to climb with Hillary.