First, judging from the creation time of still water, "still water" is a symbol of American society. "Dead Water" was written in Chicago in April 1925. Beneath the gorgeous appearance is filth and sin. Isn't this "stagnant water" the truest portrayal of American society?
Secondly, judging from the publication time of Dead Water, Dead Water symbolizes the Beiyang government. 1926 March 18, which shocked China and foreign countries. The September 18th tragedy happened. Mr Wen Yiduo was outraged and supported the patriotic struggle of students. He chose to publish "Dead Water" at this time precisely to express his deep hatred for the Beiyang government. In other words, this Beiyang government is already "a backwater of despair" and "this is definitely not the beauty", so let it go to hell.
Thirdly, judging from the publication time of the poetry collection "Dead Water", "Dead Water" symbolizes the dark reality of China. 1927, the vigorous Great Revolution failed. Mr. Wen Yiduo's good hopes for the motherland were dashed. 1928, he edited and published his second collection of poems, Dead Water, as a farewell poem. He personally designed the front cover and back cover of the poems, using comprehensive black paper. The whole cover and back cover exude a melancholy and depressing atmosphere. When people see this black poetry collection named after "stagnant water", the poem "This is a desperate stagnant water" will come to mind. At this time, in Mr Wen Yiduo's mind, "stagnant water" symbolizes the dark reality of China.
The disgust and disappointment reflected in the poem is an excessive emotion after the author's ideal image of a beautiful motherland hits a wall in front of reality. Behind the exposure of ugliness lies a very strong attachment to the motherland and a determination to devote oneself to the interests of the motherland.