Hegel’s Aesthetic Theory of Tragedy in the Light of the Three Kingdoms

Hegel’s aesthetic theory of tragedy is divided into three parts: occurrence, development and resolution, in which the root cause of tragedy is conflict, the way of tragedy development is struggle, and the result of tragedy resolution is reconciliation. The ancient Chinese novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms contains conflicting loyalties and righteousness, and is set against the backdrop of war. Its tragic causes and tragic effects are in line with Hegel’s aesthetic theory of tragedy. Therefore, by analysing the ancient Chinese novel, we can gain a deeper understanding of Hegel’s aesthetic theory of tragedy