Nora: [breathlessly]. torvald—what was that letter? helmer: krogstad’s dismissal. nora: call her back, torvald! there is still time. oh torvald, call her back! do it for my sake—for your own sake—for the children's sake! do you hear me, torvald? call her back! you don't know what that letter can bring upon us. helmer: it's too late. nora: yes, it's too late. –a doll’s house, henrik ibsen which statement best describes how the interaction between nora and helmer develops the plot? the letter is a symbol for the couple’s incompatible relationship. the couple is always in conflict, which will continue throughout the play. the couple has reached a point where the conflict has become more complicated. the couple will need to come to an agreement about krogstad, as things cannot get any worse.