# `.getNode() => ReactElement`

Returns the wrapper's underlying node.


#### Returns

`ReactElement`: The retrieved node.



#### Examples

```jsx
function Test() {
  return (
    <div>
      <span />
      <span />
    </div>
  );
}

const wrapper = mount(<Test />);
expect(wrapper.getNode()).to.be.an.instanceof(Test);
```



#### Related Methods

- [`.getNodes() => Array<ReactElement>`](getNodes.md)