Choose a romantic relationship from literature, film or TV to analyze. (You may NOT use characters from a reality show for this assignment.) Using Knapp's relational stages of coming together and coming apart, write a brief description of the relationship in general. (Remember, I may need to refer to the source of your analysis, so be sure I know who you are analyzing.) Then, in the analysis, carefully define each stage the couple experiences and provide examples. UNDERLINE THE STAGE WHEN YOU NAME IT in your analysis. You may discuss how the relationship both conformed to and defied Knapp's stages.