Who is Palmire from Cane River and what is their importance? Cane_River English & Literature Palmire | Cane River

Suzette's sister Palmire is deaf and dumb from birth. She is the third child of Elisabeth, the first two sons having been ripped from Elisabeth as youngsters when she was sold away from their plantation home. Palmire is a hard worker and is known for her skill with a hoe, which is heavy field work. She is sold to Oreline with Suzette. She dies of cholera, one of the first victims of an outbreak.