[390-105] Canker means rust or tarnish. Prospero says, “Except for the fact that he’s somewhat stained with grief, which tarnishes beauty, you might call him a goodly person.”
[390-106] Miranda, it must be remembered, has never seen any other man than her father.
[390-107] Prospero sees his plan going on well and gives Ariel credit for it. Just what the plan is will soon become apparent.
[390-108] Ferdinand speaks somewhat aside when he sees the beautiful Miranda, and then directly addresses her. He is embarrassed, calls her a goddess, asks her how he shall behave, calls her a wonder, but above all, wishes to know if she is mortal or not.
[390-109] The word Miranda means wonderful
[390-110] “She speaks my language!”
[391-111] A single thing means a weak and companionless thing.
[391-112] Myself am Naples means I am now the King of Naples.
[391-113] Notice that this is the only mention of a son to Antonio, the usurping Duke of Milan.
[391-114] Control means here confute, that is, tell you differently.