how to add <i> tag inside <a> tag in jquery code example

Example 1: jquery add

$( "p" ).add( "div" ).addClass( "widget" );
var pdiv = $( "p" ).add( "div" );

Example 2: append div to another div jquery

<h2>Greetings</h2>
<div class="container">
  <div class="inner">Hello</div>
  <div class="inner">Goodbye</div>
</div>