<span>It is false that comic relief is only found in comedies. Comic relief refers to funny sentences or events in an overall serious or dramatic play/novel so as to lighten up the mood. This type of technique is usually used in tragedies, quite ironically, even though people often think that comedies have more of it. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need additional help!</span><span />
It could be said that Annie´s tone (lines 121-149) tends to reflect her attitude towards her situation and the people around her so in this case she sounds upset about Helen situation and it seems that she is not able to control her.