Conclusion CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

CHAPTER IV CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

A. Conclusion

Bill Clinton started his career in politics since he was in college by working as an intern in the office of Arkansas senator. Then he became a law professor straight out of college. He contested a congressional election in his twenties and almost wins it. He became an attorney general of his state and within two years was set to become the youngest-ever governor of Arkansas. He was thrown out of governor’s office after only one term and suffers a life-shaking crisis of confidence but then enter it again four years later. After his fifth term as a governor, he won the 1992 presidential election and become the third-youngest president. Based on the analysis it can be concluded that Bill Clinton’s political career reflects the myth of success. Myth of success is seen differently by American people. The meaning of success is very personal in nature. The myth of success has encouraged many of American people to work hard and realize their dreams. In the myth of success, people must work hard to make his dream come true and to be successful. To realize his dream as a President of the United States, Bill Clinton had work hard from the beginning he entered the politics. As a politician, success means having the top position in politic i.e. as a president. To be a president, Bill Clinton must start from very low position. His work hard is supported with self commitment to reach his dream, and with discipline, thrift, never give-up, and support of his loyal and supportive wife and friends. Dream of success had made Bill Clinton keep on struggling and making his best efforts to win the battle. And strong commitment to success toughly inspires him to survive in such a hard competition. Bill Clinton’s journey to the top reveals that in America everyone is free to make progress in his life. The phenomenon of Bill’s success can be considered as the realization of American myth of success, the process of which begins with the hard work, discipline and thrift, and then followed by achievement and abundant material comfort and secure place as part of American ideal life. The spirit of myth of success had made Bill Clinton a great and respectable man. Bill Clinton’s political career is one of the clearest examples of American success which shows an American ambition, optimism and obsession. The myth of success will always be the essential spirit for American people to achieve their biggest dreams.

B. Recommendation