Throughout the start of 'Othello', we see the main character Othello is admired by

those around him. He is described as 'Valiant' by the duke in Act 1 Scene 3.

Othello is also perceived in general as very calm and composed. We also know he
sincerely values honesty and his love for his wife, Desdemona. While this would
make you think that Othello is forever going to remain calm and composed, you would
be more than wrong. Iago utilises these qualities that Othello possesses to twist
his love for his wife, Desdemona, into a powerful and destructive jealousy. Iago
causes Othello's kind personality to become broken and corrupted which drastically
changes everyone's perception of Othello. In Act 4 Scene 1 we see Othello slap
Desdemona which is a very apparent sign of just how rattled Othello can get which
in my opinion ruins his reputation and displays his true colours. Therefore I
believe Othello at heart is quite a jealous and gullible person, not calm and
composed.