What does vonnegut mean by, "have the guts to cut"

What is the first step in summarizing a plot? restating central ideas and key details eliminating minor or unimportant details connecting ideas with logical transitions identifying important words and phrase

In 3-5 complete sentences, throughly explain how the protagonists cultural background affects his or her actions and choices in your module one story? provide at least two specific details from the text to show how the protagonists cultural background affects his or hers actions and choices.

Which event causes this exchange between abigail and proctor