Which genre uses dramatic elements to depict the flaws in human nature in a succinct, poignant way

 The answer is Tragedy. Tragedy Drama is a genre wherein the downfall of the character is caused by a flaw in the character. [ [ While Tragedy Dramas sometime put the character in extraordinary circumstances, this genre is really about the self-destructive behavior of the character. The flaws of the character come to a head and ultimately result in death or another form of degradation. Examples: American Beauty, Death of a Salesman, The Great Gatsby