The night before the wedding of Jane and Mr. Rochester there is a violent storm. A lightning strikes the large chestnut tree and splits it into two, charring its bark. However thought the top is broken the base of the tree is still held together by its roots underground. This tree symbolizes the upcoming marriage of Mr. Rochester and Jane. Although Jane runs away after finding out his wife, she does not completely sever ties with him; she still loves him very deeply, with a bond that cannot be broken. The storm signifies the rocky and uneven times that are coming shortly to divide in between them, but like the roots, Mr. Rochester and Jane's love will bring them back together eventually.
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