Iago capitalizes on Othello's naivety and virtue to take revenge on him. In the first act, Othello is described as a character “far more handsome than black” (I.iii.289). He is a man who has only been exposed to the trials of war, as he says: "Thus far they have wasted nine moons / Their dearest deed in the tent fields" (I. iii.84-85). He admits that he has little experience with the world and explains to his audience: "I am crude in my speech/And little happy with the smooth phrases of speech" (I.iii.81-82). Without hesitation, Iago makes Othello's good traits negative. He reassures Rodergio that Othello has no guide in the world and that with his virtuous nature he trusts anyone. Iago says: “The Moor is of a free and open nature” (I.iii.399). Without further ado, Iago highlights how such a charming trait can make something horrible by explaining that Othello "thinks men are honest who seem to be/And will be ruled as tenderly by us/As donkeys are" ( I.iii.400-402). Iago's recognition of Othello's naivety proves true when Othello characterizes Iago as "most honest" (II.iii.7). Iago....