Answer:
Holden is looking for something to keep him going. After his brother's death and leaving yet another school, he wanders New York aimlessly. Within him, he looks desperately to both be seen as an adult but subconsciously wants to live a normal childhood and be a normal teen. He takes girls out dates, goes out on the town, but nothing seems to work. He just wants to find enjoyment in life after feeling so lost.
Step-by-step explanation:
I read da book.