Answer: 1) He speaks about forgiveness towards the character and giving up his magic. 2) He parallels Shakespeare.
Explanation: In the final soliloquy of the play, Prospero completes his last task and gives up his magic. He then liberates his prisoners and as persuasive as he is, asks the audience to forgive him for convincing others at his will throughout the play. It is known that his whole discourse is parallel to Shakespeare's life and thoughts, being this the last play he wrote alone.
